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Connection Artist

Connection Artist

Von: Ana Luca
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 Welcome to Connection Artist, the podcast for building better relationships by design. Love and human connection are fundamental needs for all of us. But how do we cultivate lasting, emotionally healthy, fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others? I’m your host, Ana Luca, and I invite you to join me in meeting everyday people from diverse backgrounds who all have one thing in common: success in fostering meaningful connections. You’ll hear their heartwarming stories and practical advice for building lasting marriages, lifelong friendships, and self-love. Visit: www.AnaLuca.comAna Luca Beziehungen Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Ep 17: How Meditation Saved a 68-Year Marriage with Dick Young

    Ep 17: How Meditation Saved a 68-Year Marriage with Dick Young
    Dec 17 2024
    In this heartfelt episode, Ana Luca (⁠www.AnaLuca.com⁠) sits down with 90-year-old Dick Young, who reflects on the profound lessons from his 68-year marriage to the love of his life, Carolyn. From navigating rocky beginnings to overcoming childhood wounds and the devastating loss of their son, Dick shares how meditation, therapy, and a commitment to self-improvement transformed their relationship into a joyful, enduring bond. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Dick was initially afraid to love and the role fear played in their relationship.How meditation and centering prayer healed past traumas and strengthened their marriage.Carolyn’s pivotal ultimatum: divorce court or therapy—and how therapy changed everything.The importance of shared values, interests, and exploring each other’s curiosities together.How trust evolves slowly over time and why it’s critical for overcoming abandonment wounds.Why meditation helped them forgive, love more deeply, and approach life with joy and authenticity.The simple yet profound mantra: “When all else fails, do something else.” Dick’s story is a testament to the power of doing the work—individually and as a couple—to build a love that lasts. From daily meditations to navigating life’s hardest moments, this episode reveals the beauty and challenges of loving for a lifetime. About the Host:Ana Luca is the host of Connection Artist: Building Better Relationships by Design, as well as an author and speaker on emotionally healthy relationships. Explore more at www.AnaLuca.com. IF THIS EPISODE WAS HELPFUL, PLEASE SUPPORT BY FOLLOWING THIS PODCAST, LEAVING A REVIEW, AND SHARING IT WITH A FRIEND: BOOKS: View books HERE : https://www.artbyanaluca.com/collections/books BUY COMMUNICATION BOOK: “Speak Fearless: Transform Your Communication Style to Grow Emotionally Healthy Relationships” HERE BUY LEADERSHIP BOOK: “Lead Fearless: Transform Your Leadership Attachment Style to Grow Emotionally Healthy Workplace Relationships” HERE BUY POETRY BOOK: “The People We Meet: Poetic Stories for Transforming Your Relationship with Yourself and with Others” HERE FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, & YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠@AnaLucaOfficial⁠⁠⁠ WEAR LOVE: Discover hand-designed abstract hearts painted by Ana Luca and featured on art prints & hoodies, perfect for gifting to loved ones or as a reminder of your self-love Purchase hoodies ⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠ : www.artbyanaluca.com Purchase art prints ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ Learn about the Crypto Love Drops collection ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.cryptolovedrops.com⁠⁠⁠ BECOME A GUEST: Email ⁠⁠⁠myconnectionartist@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ to potentially be featured on a future episode.
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    46 Min.
  • Ep 16: Navigating Tests of Love in a 38-year Marriage with Nancy and Jim

    Ep 16: Navigating Tests of Love in a 38-year Marriage with Nancy and Jim
    Jul 30 2024

    Ana Luca (⁠www.AnaLuca.com⁠) interviews Nancy and Jim, a couple in their 60s who have been married for 38 years. They share their captivating love story, starting with a romantic first date where they reenacted a scene from “The Music Man” musical on a charming bridge, and continue to learn about one another in their daily rituals that have sustained their relationship through the decades. In this honest and insightful conversation, Nancy and Jim reflect on the challenges they have faced, including a near infidelity, and the principles that have strengthened their bond over the years.

    In this episode, Nancy and Jim discuss:

    • Discussing the temptation of infidelity and reinforcing commitment to each other
    • Drawing inspiration from the Bible and their shared faith as a foundation for their relationship health
    • Growing together and aligning on common goals
    • Maintaining a balance of independence and connection in their relationship
    • Letting go of the need to change one another
    • Recommended books that have supported their relationship growth
    • Becoming aware that your perspective of your partner shapes your relationship happiness
    • Making intentional efforts to ensure your partner feels respected and appreciated
    • The importance of making daily efforts to grow and strengthen a marriage
    • Directly expressing needs rather than expecting your partner be a mind-reader
    • Assuming your partner has positive intent
    • Asking thoughtful questions and actively listening

    Nancy and Jim exemplify the rewards of prioritizing communication and mutual effort in marriage, demonstrating what can result when two partners work hard on their marriage so that it can feel easy. Their candidness and wisdom offer valuable lessons on sustaining a loving relationship through dedication and understanding.

    IF THIS EPISODE WAS HELPFUL, PLEASE SUPPORT ME BY BUYING SOMETHING I MADE WITH MY HEART & SOUL FOR YOU TO ENJOY:

    Ana Luca hosts Connection Artist: Building Better Relationships by Design. She is also an artist, author, and speaker who enjoys connecting with people. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.AnaLuca.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn about Ana Luca and access more relationship education.

    FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK: ⁠⁠⁠@AnaLucaOfficial⁠⁠⁠

    WEAR LOVE: Discover hand-designed abstract hearts painted by Ana Luca and featured on art prints & hoodies, perfect for gifting to loved ones or as a reminder of your self-love

    Purchase hoodies ⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠ : www.artbyanaluca.com

    Purchase art prints ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠

    Learn about the Crypto Love Drops collection ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.cryptolovedrops.com⁠⁠⁠

    READ ABOUT LOVE: Enjoy poetic stories for transforming your relationship with yourself and others, written by Ana Luca

    Purchase ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ on www.artbyanaluca.com

    Purchase on Amazon ⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠

    WEAR YOUR SELF-WORTH : Explore Ana’s hand-illustrated “I Am Important” hoodies and t-shirts available at ⁠⁠⁠www.laughstoself.com⁠⁠⁠

    Purchase ⁠⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠⁠

    BECOME A GUEST: Email ⁠⁠⁠myconnectionartist@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ to potentially be featured on a future episode.
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    1 Std. und 10 Min.
  • Ep 15: From Friendship to Forever with Nate & Chesney

    Ep 15: From Friendship to Forever with Nate & Chesney
    Apr 11 2024
    Ana Luca (www.AnaLuca.com) interviews Nate & Chesney, a mid-30s couple who have shared 12 years of love, friendship, and growth. From their early beginnings as platonic friends to dancing their way into each other’s hearts, Nate and Chesney have evolved their relationship and themselves across six years of marriage. They discuss how they’ve navigated personal and relationship growth, which wasn’t always easy. What kept their commitment strong? As Nate put it, “Life is hard, and having someone beside me who I trust and enjoy as a person has been the most important thing for me.” They share how they’ve grown together, navigated the complexities of partnership, and built a thriving marriage. In this conversation, they discuss various aspects of their relationship journey, including: Approaching dating with the intention of finding a life partner Striving to improve yourself while improving the relationship at the same timeDating a friend’s ex and navigating the impact on the friendshipBuilding a strong friendship foundation to enhance the compatibility of a romantic connection Prioritizing compatibility over fleeting chemistry and physical attraction when making long-term relationship decisionsFinding pride and joy in being with each otherUtilizing personality assessments to understand each other’s psychology and communication styles for improved interactionsAdapting to each other’s communication styles over timeBalancing the need to work on yourself while also working on the relationshipNegotiating win-win compromises with your partner during times of disagreementSustaining commitment through challenges by aligning on core values and remembering your “why” for choosing your partnerRespecting each other’s beliefs and boundaries without trying to change one another Through their love story, Nate and Chesney have grown together and maintained their close connection. What is the key relationship success factor they’ve learned over their 12 years together? According to Nate, the key to building a lasting marriage is having a growth mindset and a willingness to improve yourself while also improving your relationship at the same time. IF THIS EPISODE WAS HELPFUL, PLEASE SUPPORT ME BY BUYING SOMETHING I MADE WITH MY HEART & SOUL FOR YOU TO ENJOY: Ana Luca hosts Connection Artist: Building Better Relationships by Design. She is also an artist, author, speaker, and relationship enthusiast who enjoys connecting with people. Visit ⁠⁠www.AnaLuca.com⁠⁠ to learn about Ana Luca and get more relationship and heart-centered resources. FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@AnaLucaOfficial⁠⁠ WEAR LOVE: Discover hand-designed abstract hearts painted by Ana Luca and featured on art prints & hoodies, perfect for gifting to loved ones or as a reminder of your self-love Purchase hoodies ⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠ : www.artbyanaluca.com Purchase art prints ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Learn about the Crypto Love Drops collection ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.cryptolovedrops.com⁠⁠ READ ABOUT LOVE: Enjoy poetic stories for transforming your relationship with yourself and others, written by Ana Luca Purchase ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ on www.artbyanaluca.com Purchase on Amazon ⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠ WEAR YOUR SELF-WORTH : Explore Ana’s hand-illustrated “I Am Important” hoodies and t-shirts available at ⁠⁠www.laughstoself.com⁠⁠ Purchase ⁠⁠HERE ⁠⁠ BECOME A GUEST: Email ⁠⁠myconnectionartist@gmail.com⁠⁠ to potentially be featured on a future episode.
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    1 Std. und 1 Min.
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